RE: Phulbari Coal&Power14 Aug 2025 13:15
Yes, river sediment can potentially be used as overburden in certain situations, but it's not a universally applicable solution. Whether it's suitable depends on factors like sediment composition, potential contaminants, and the specific overburden application.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Potential Uses:
Construction Materials:
River sediment can be used in the production of construction materials like tiles, bricks, and blocks. It can also be used as a base for roads and airfields.
Land Reclamation:
In some cases, sediment can be used for land reclamation, particularly in areas damaged by activities like coal mining.
Dams and Waste Dumps:
River sediment can be used as a base for dam cores and for industrial and municipal waste dumps.
Building Foundations:
It can be used as a material for building foundations.